YOU CAN HELP

Be A Volunteer

Are you interested in making the festival happen? Do you have a passion for serving your community and want to have a fun doing it? You can help! You’re invited to join our friendly family of volunteers. Ananda could not happen without the efforts of open-hearted volunteers whose commitment is a huge part of what makes this event so special! If you’re interested in helping us bring the festival to life so more people can experience the power of yoga, please consider serving as a volunteer. All volunteers who serve three hours during the festival receive a volunteer access pass to enjoy the Ananda Yoga Festival outside of the three service hours.

Be Part of Conscious Community

Ananda Yoga Festival is an opportunity for you to form meaningful connections, building lasting relationships, and experience the vitality of conscious community.

Connect with Lead Ambassadors

This amazing group of lead ambassadors are heading up the volunteer team.

DANIELLE ADAMS - INGA BUCHBINDER - MARGO CHABOT

HANNAH CHU - KIMBERLY JONES - LORI JUAN

TOBIAS MOYNEUR - CATHERINE MURRAY

CARLY PIERCE - MELISSA SHAW

What You Need To Know

Volunteer opportunities are limited and and once we reach maximum capacity of volunteers, the application process will close. If you wish to participate as a volunteer, kindly review the information below and complete the volunteer application. 

  • EVENT DATE Ananda Yoga Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Gates open at 8:30am.

  • EVENT LOCATION White Park in Downtown Riverside, California (3936 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA 92501)

  • VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPTIONS We offer the folllowing volunteer service options and shift choices: 

    • EVENT SET-UP Prepare the festival grounds, build tents, lay out tables and chairs, unpack and set-up equipment, hang signage and decorations. Greet and help vendors check-in. Provide lanyards. Answer vendor questions, and assist vendors as needed.  (*6am-9am)

    • REGISTRATION & WELCOME Greet attendees at the event entrance. Check tickets, provide wrist bands, event schedule, and swag. Manage day-of ticket sales. (*9am-12pm *12pm-3pm *3pm-6pm)

    • INFORMATION & GUEST SERVICES Answer questions, offer guidance related to event facilities, schedule, and other important information. Assist with lost and found inquiries. Greet and help facilitators and musicians check-in at the event entrance. Provide lanyards. Answer facilitator and musician questions, and assist facilitators and musicians as needed. Provide information, answer questions, guide attendees to specific areas or stages, care for the lost and found. (*9am-12pm *12pm-3pm *3pm-6pm)

    • HOSPITALITY & SUPPORT Manage water stations, assist facilitators, musicians, and artists; help resolve any needs or concerns that may arise, run basic errands. Serve as support for any unforeseen challenges. (*9am-12pm *12pm-3pm *3pm-6pm)

    • HEALTH & SAFETY Direct and manage pedestrian flow.  Monitor for safety concerns.  Provide minor first aid, contact 911, if necessary. (*9am-12pm *12pm-3pm *3pm-6pm)

    • WASTE MANAGEMENT Help educate attendees about sustainable practices. Keep festival grounds tidy. Collect and sort recycling, compost, and waste in accordance with sustainability guidelines.  (*9am-12pm *12pm-3pm *3pm-6pm)

    • EVENT BREAK-DOWN Disassemble tents, take down tables and chairs, pack equipment, and load trucks; clean festival grounds. (*6pm-7pm) Even though the shift length for breakdown service is one hour, volunteers receive three hours of credit for this service. 

  • VOLUNTEER MEETINGS Volunteers will meet three times prior to the festival as follows:

    • MEETING 1: On-Line Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm

    • MEETING 2: In-Person at White Park, Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm

    • MEETING 3: In-Person at Community Yoga Center Friday, May 16, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm, followed by pizza dinner.

  • NO COST There is no monetary obligation to volunteer at the Ananda Yoga Festival. 

  • VOLUNTEER APPLICATION DEADLINE The deadline for volunteer application is April 15, 2025. However, because volunteer opportunities are limited the application process may close prior to April 15, 2025. If you wish to participate as a volunteer, please complete the volunteer application at your earliest convenience to secure your volunteer spot. 

Volunteer Application

If you wish to participate as a volunteer, apply now to be part of our growing volunteer team.